Studying for High School

5 weeks ago, I started high school. It’s been a completely new experience, but I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve already learned a lot, both about the jump from middle to high school, but also about actual class material.

In Biology, I’ve already learned a lot about viruses, biomolecules, DNA and so much more, for example. We’ve been having unit tests and reading quizzes pretty regularly and we can check our progress with the class calendar. Our teacher simply provides us with

In Algebra 2, we learn a new lesson each class (2 lessons if it’s a block day). Our teacher provides us with printed-out notes and we get to follow along- highlighting, filling in the blanks, and solving the given problems- as our teacher works through the lesson. We have tests and quizzes pretty regularly on a platform called Edia and we get our results in anywhere from 2-7 days.

Similarly, in AP Human Geography, we’re currently on our unit about migrations. We have a multiple choice test (MCT) as well as a free-response test (FRQ) every unit as our end-of-unit tests. We also have vocab and reading quizzes every Friday over the section of textbook that was given to read. Additionally, we have to find the vocab words in the textbook and create flashcards over them, which are checked along with the quizzes.

These are just a sample of my three, most work-heavy classes. Other classes, depending on the teacher, are lighter or provide less work. And even though I call them the work-heavy classes, that doesn’t mean that I’m having a tough time in those classes. I enjoy all of what I’m learning and I can’t wait to add on to what I’ve learnt!

3 Virtual Learning Tips

I’m in week 4 of my virtual learning classes and things……are interesting. All of my teachers are nice and they try to make my lessons fun, but no matter what, virtual learning can never be compared to the actual deal. For one thing, you can never accidentally kick yourself out of the meeting. For another thing, you can’t meet your friends and make new ones as easily. I know that a lot of my classes, like theater, have been toned down a lot. I know virtual learning isn’t very easy for a lot of people, including me. Here are some things that help me with virtual classes.

1. Have a stand of pens nearby:

You will never know when you need to jot down a quick note or write down something important. Keeping pens nearby has saved me quite a few times, especially in my important classes.

2. Have a clean Desk area:

A clean desk area helps when you need to focus on something important. You won’t miss important instructions because you were playing with something. You can also know where you need to look to find something on your desk. A clean desk space can be a great way to focus.

3. Always be on time (Or a little early):

You will always want to be on time to your classes. Once, I was help up in a class and when I went to my next one, I found that I had missed some on the instructions! I know sometimes that you can’t help being late (like if you’re help up in a class), but if you are, then go to your next class as soon as you can. Don’t purposefully be late, because that could affect what you learn in that class.

Those are 3 tips from me that help me in my virtual learning. Do you have any tips that help you?